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Hyatt Hotels has announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase the 119-room Royal Palms Resort and Spa; the transaction is expected to…

Muckrach Country House Hotel in the Scottish Highlands just north of Aviemore is an 11 bedroom Victorian Shooting Lodge set in 10 acres, surrounded…

In the light of the result of the EU Referendum vote, Ufi Ibrahim, the CEO of the British Hospitality Association (BHA), has released the…

Frasers Hospitality Group has announced a collaboration with Japan’s leading property and real estate developer, Sekisui House, Ltd to open Fraser Suites Tokyo. Redeveloped…

Wyndham Hotel Group has announced that accessible luxury is coming to Athens when the Wyndham Grand Athens, the first Wyndham Hotel Group hotel in…

Sanderson’s SS16 ‘Sorbet’ paint palette features light and refreshing shades of purples, pinks, yellows and greens, offset with on-trend greys to add depth. These…

The new bar and lounge is now open at Sketchley Grange Hotel & Spa in Hinckley, Leicestershire. This well-established hotel has just opened the…

Worldhotels, a premier group of independent hotels, is proud to announce a new member – the Courthouse Hotel London. Formerly the Great Marlborough Street…

Set on a spectacular peninsula on the Aegean Coast, Canyon Ranch Wellness Resort at Kaplankaya will be the anchor of an exclusive waterfront development…

Sheraton Hotels has opened a property under its Grand branding in Hangzhou, China. The hotel is the first new-build property to join the brand’s…

Marriott International has signed an agreement to operate its first property in Phnom Penh, Cambodia under the Courtyard by Marriott brand. Marriott International is…

Starwood Hotels has announced its signing of a Westin resort and spa in Coolum, Australia. Located on Yaroomba beach and slated to open in…

Malmaison London in Charterhouse Square announces the launch of its new informal meeting space, The Vaults. Using the original vaulted architecture of the former…

This summer sees a double celebration for the Bromley Court Hotel as it unveils a fresh look and a new website. The multi-million-pound transformation…

For those with bathrooms where space is at a premium, look no further than shower experts Simpsons and their range of quadrant showers and…

Leading the way in introducing the very latest shower toilet technology to consumers and raising awareness of the many benefits of cleaning with water…

British furniture designer and manufacturer, Morgan, will take part in the London Design Festival this year, with activities taking place at their Clerkenwell showroom…

The Marlow Dining Collection from Gallery Direct’s Hudson Living range offers an easy to live with style that will enhance any interior with its…

Gleneagles is pleased to announce the completion of the first phase of redevelopment at the hotel, unveiling a new-look Century Bar, the addition of…

Hilton Garden Inn’s newest property in Hawaii is a milestone hotel for a number of reasons – while being the firm’s second resort in…

The Lake District’s most successful self-catering cottage company, Heart of the Lakes, is delighted to be representing one of Ambleside’s most unique holiday properties….

Travelodge is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Scotland this year with the opening of its fifth and biggest hotel in Glasgow – the Queen…

One Warwick Park, the elegant 39-room hotel, in Tunbridge Wells’ historic Pantiles district, was finally unveiled last week at a glittering launch party. Owner-operators…

AccorHotels has expanded the MGallery by Sofitel brand with the opening of Hotel Paris Bastille Boutet in the French capital’s 11th district near Le…

If you need to make a statement, present classic charm or create a quirky detail Gallery Direct have an ideal selection of mirrors to…

Aparthotel chain Roomzzz is to make its move into the London market with its new aparthotel in Stratford, scheduled to open in March 2017….

The group responsible for The Hoxton, The Hoxton Shoreditch and recent acquisition Gleneagles is to launch a new budget hotel brand concept called NoCo….

Ryanair has announced that it will launch a low price accommodation offer ‘Ryanair Rooms’ from 1st October, offering its 116 million customer-base the widest…

Autograph Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of independent hotels, is proud to welcome four one-of-a-kind properties to its global portfolio, in the Florida Keys,…

Hilton has announced the signing of the new Resort at Mahogany Bay Village to Curio – A Collection by Hilton. When open, the resort…

Radisson Blu has opened their first upper upscale international hotel in Armenia’s capital city, Yerevan. Overlooking the famed Mount Ararat, within walking distance of…

With 23 Hotels & 11 Casinos globally, Hard Rock International, in collaboration with glh Hotels, unveils plans for Hard Rock Hotel London. A conversion…

International New York-based real estate developer, Euro Capital Properties, has announced the opening of The Watergate Hotel, which has undergone an extensive $125 million…

93 rooms at the five-star Steigenberger Golf & Spa Resort Camp de Mar on Mallorca, operated by RIMC, now boast a resplendent new look…

Bathroom manufacturer HiB has announced its plans to double its presence in the West Midlands region, according to local media reports. The firm has…

The luxury of Conrad Hotels & Resorts makes its debut in the Philippines with the opening of Conrad Manila. Recently awarded the Best in…

Bespoke Hotels, the UK’s largest independent hotel group, is delighted to announce that it has taken on the management of the award-winning Storrs Hall,…

The neighbourhood-lifestyle brand pentahotels is introducing a new innovative and exciting category of rooms – the PentaPlayerPad. The stylish penta-experience already begins upon arrival….

The reputation of oil as a sure-shot revenue generating product is currently on the wane as global economies try to shake off the impact…

Stonefield Castle, part of the Bespoke Hotels collection and situated on the tranquil shores of Loch Fyne, has undergone substantial investment in recent months,…

We are less than a month away from the inaugural Hotel Designs Meet Up – a networking event for senior figures in the hotel…

Morgan is delighted to have been awarded a 2016 Design Guild Mark for their Japanese inspired Kyoto collection. Designed by Morgan Studio, Kyoto is…

British bed manufacturer, Hypnos, is celebrating after scooping two prestigious industry awards, Most Highly Renowned Luxury Bed Company at the Lux Hospitality Awards 2016,…

Minor Hotels has announced that from 1st July 2016 it will be taking over the operation of the 216-room Mövenpick Hotel Deira in Dubai….

Wilton Carpets Commercial has appointed Damian Roscoe to the newly established Head of Creative role, marking its ambition to ensure design is at the…

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has announced that it will manage a new, luxury lifestyle boutique hotel in Tampa, Florida, that will incorporate a restaurant…

Sleeperz Hotels, the innovative UK budget hotel operator, is expanding its sister hotel Cityroomz Edinburgh with a new Princes Street wing made up of…

The iconic and classically-styled Ritz Paris Hotel has reopened following a four-year renovation, which was blighted by a major fire earlier this year. The…

In July this year, Elegant Hotels Group will unveil the newest addition to its portfolio with a distinctive new All Inclusive concept for Barbados,…

Virgin Hotels & Residences has announced construction on its 18-storey property in Dallas is scheduled to start in autumn this year. The Virgin Hotel…

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Sofia, Bulgaria. Hyatt Regency Sofia will mark the first Hyatt-branded hotel in…

The Furniture Makers’ Company announced the winners of the prestigious Design Guild Mark awards for 2016 at a packed ceremony at the Goldsmiths’ Centre…

Clerkenwell Design Week is the UK’s leading design festival, and with the highest saturation of creative businesses and architects in the world, Clerkenwell was…

Opening in autumn 2016, Made comes to life as the inaugural hotel project from hospitality entrepreneur Sam Gelin. Spread across 18 storeys with 108-guestrooms…

More than just a pretty pastel, coral has been plucked from the depths of the ocean and brought into interiors. This cheerful shade has…

Hilton Bankside is delighted to announce a partnership with British jewellery designer Alex Monroe for the design of its newly installed beehives. The Bankside…

May saw the launch of Sofitel’s new 5 star beachfront hotel in Morocco. Stunning architecture, award-winning contemporary design and Arty-Chic atmosphere are set to…

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts will open a property in the Middle East’s leading gateway for capital and investment, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)….

Formerly known as the Four Seasons at Manele Bay, the luxury Hawaiian resort Four Seasons Lanai has opened following a considerable $75 million transformation….

A North East hotel, which had fallen in to disrepair, has been given a new lease of life with a £200,000 investment. The Three…

The Editor-in-Chiefs of 25 Elle Decoration country editions awarded the Axor One shower control unit the ‘Elle Decor International Design Award (EDIDA)’ in the…

Conrad Hotels & Resorts today celebrates the opening of its first hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – the 438-room Conrad Makkah, set…

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts today announced the designation of Sheraton Los Angeles Hotel as a Sheraton Grand. Joining 23 other Sheraton Grand properties around…

Located in the heart of Ghana’s thriving cultural scene is a brand new five star luxury hotel, Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra. The…

Following the relaunch of The Lanesborough in 2015, the hotel has now reopened its eponymous Lanesborough Suite, which has been renovated as part of…

Dusit Hotels and Resorts has announced the signing of a technical design agreement with ACES Property Development to bring a new hotel apartment project…

Luxury Hotels Group is delighted to announce the latest addition to its growing portfolio – in the heart of Bilbao, Hotel Carlton is a…

Soughton Hall Hotel in Flintshire has undergone a £100,000 refurbishment as part of an investment programme by the new owners. The historic mansion house…

InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the signing of a third hotel with the ownership group Le Groupe Robin. The Holiday Inn Express® & Suites…

The Portland Marriott Downtown has unveiled the results of its complete renovation – which included 44,000-square-metres of meeting space, ballrooms, M Club Lounge, 507…

As hotel development continues in Singapore, Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts has announced its signing for Le Méridien Singapore, Sentosa following the renovation and…

Japanese hotelier Fujita Kanko has opened a new hotel in Okinawa. Hotel Gracery Naha’s building and facility design was carried out by Shimizu Corporation,…

The InterContinental David Hotel in Israel has completed its $4 million-plus (£2.7 million) renovation in conjunction with Ara Design International – the focus being…

Set in an 800-year-old traditional garden in Japan’s historic imperial capital, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is now accepting reservations in anticipation of its opening…

Soneva has revealed details of its Soneva Jani resort in the Maldives which is slated to open in October 2016. The brand’s newest luxury…

Situated along the historic and picturesque Singapore River, M Social Singapore overlooks the vibrant Robertson Quay enclave and is part of an integrated development…

Hilton at Resorts World Bimini has completed its second phase opening, introducing major enhancements to the hotel’s accommodation, food & beverage, meetings & events…

The growth in the budget London hotel sector has seen a ‘significant’ increase in the last four years, with half of the 18,000 rooms…

Last month marked the unveiling and official launch of the highly anticipated Burj Al Arab Terrace. Located at Dubai’s most iconic hotel, the terrace…

AccorHotels has announce the opening of three new hotels under the Pullman, Novotel and Mercure branding with Wanda Group in Nanchang, as a key…

The InterContinental Group has celebrated the opening of Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre, marking the entry of the Holiday Inn Express brand…

Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a DoubleTree Suites on Bahrain’s Dilmunia Island. Featuring 237 serviced apartments, the property will offer a mix…

Down Hall Hotel is one of England’s most established country house hotels, located in Hatfield Heath, near Bishop’s Stortford on the Hertfordshire and Essex…

Worcestershire boutique hotel Hogarths Stone Manor has unveiled the results of its multi-million pound redevelopment, which was supported by funding from the Royal Bank…

Bulgari Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement to bring the luxury brand to Moscow, with development to be carried out by Moscow-based Storm…

New RIO tables were launched by Morgan during Clerkenwell Design Week to match with the existing RIO seating. In collaboration with studio INTEGRATE, the…

Located right next door to the Amsterdam ArenA and the Ziggo Dome, Jaz Amsterdam has celebrated its official hotel opening and has succeeded in…

The 188-room AC Hotel® Guadalajara Mexico and the 175-room AC Hotel® Queretaro Antea recently opened their doors – both properties are owned and were…

Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort, an all-inclusive retreat on the southern coast of Turkey, has unveiled fifteen new luxury villas this month. Two…

HiB is continuing in its unrelenting mission to help consumers to make their bathrooms beautiful with its stunning new Stratus bathroom cabinet range. A…

Park Hyatt Mallorca, located on the relatively undiscovered north-eastern coast, has opened to become the first Park Hyatt resort in Europe and the first…

We’re just over a month away from the inaugural Hotel Designs Meet Up networking event, being held on 13th July at the Royal Suite…

Clarissa Hulse is widely acknowledged as a luminary of British design, well known for her distinctive hand and her passion for colour and texture….

Building on the technological capabilities of the Axor U-Base, Axor envisioned a new dimension of individualisation: washbasin spouts crafted from alternative materials with total…

Shangri-La’s Hambantota Resort & Spa will open its doors in June 2016, welcoming the first batch of guests throughout the month. The luxury resort…

Rose Tascher de la Pagerie, nicknamed Josephine by Napoleon Bonaparte and known as JoBo to her closest friends, possessed all the characteristics, including the…

Visitors to the Canadian capital now have even more choice of quality accommodation to choose from thanks to the opening of the 148-room Alt…

The Arjaan Hotel Apartments by Rotana property, in Marrakech will have 140 keys and be located at M Avenue, the new shopping, entertainment and…

Located within the Hotel Barsey by Warwick in Brussels, The Avenue by Barsey restaurant recently unveiled a dramatic new look created by Paris-based interior…